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Three Indonesian police generals detained over alleged wiretapping of the president
Prabowo dismissed his chief of staff after an arrest over alleged wiretapping, as more than 20,000 troops deployed to Jakarta.
The short version
- Police detained three senior police generals, including presidential chief of staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo, over alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and dozens of other prominent figures.[Al Jazeera · ABC News]
- Government officials said the alleged wiretapping could be treason, but a coordinating minister said investigators found no indication of treason.[Al Jazeera · ABC News]
- The military deployed more than 20,000 troops to Jakarta amid the investigation, which a spokesperson called standard procedure, and the allegations remain unresolved.[ABC News · Al Jazeera · ABC News]
Key facts
- Indonesian police detained three senior police generals on suspicion of illegally wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and dozens of other prominent figures.[ABC News]
- President Prabowo Subianto dismissed chief of staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo on Wednesday, a day after police announced his arrest over alleged wiretapping.[Al Jazeera]
- Government officials said the alleged wiretapping of the president may be considered an act tending toward treason.[Al Jazeera]
- Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said investigators had found no indication of treason in the case involving three active high-ranking police officers.[ABC News]
- The Indonesian military deployed more than 20,000 troops and personnel to Jakarta amid the investigation, and its armed forces spokesperson said the move was standard procedure for maintaining national security.[ABC News · Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the conduct amounts to treason is disputed: government officials raised the possibility, while a coordinating minister said investigators found no indication of treason.[Al Jazeera · ABC News]
- The wiretapping allegations against the detained officers are unproven and the investigation is ongoing.[ABC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping presidentABC News - International · Wire: associated-press
- Indonesian president’s chief of staff dismissed over alleged wiretappingAl Jazeera
- Indonesia deploys troops to boost Jakarta's security after generals' arrestABC News - International · Wire: associated-press
- Indonesia deploys troops to Jakarta after wiretapping allegationsDeutsche Welle
- Indonesia’s military deploys thousands of troops to the capital after generals’ arrestAssociated Press
- Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping President PrabowoAssociated Press
- Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepensAl Jazeera
- What to know about the presidential wiretapping scandal rocking IndonesiaBBC News - World